Anglesea

Population growth drivers in Anglesea are above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

As of May 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of Anglesea is around 3,172, reflecting a decrease of 36 people since the 2021 Census. The resident population was estimated at 3,171 by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2025 and an additional 19 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 32 persons per square kilometer. Over the past decade, from 2016 to 2026, Anglesea has demonstrated resilient growth patterns with a compound annual growth rate of 1.9%, outpacing the Rest of Vic.. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration during this period. AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year.

For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises the VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections released in 2023 with adjustments made employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group are applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Considering these projected demographic shifts, the suburb is expected to grow by 50 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of 1.5% in total over the 16-year period.

AreaSearch assessment of residential approval activity sees Anglesea among the top 30% of areas assessed nationwide

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, shows Anglesea experienced around 27 dwellings receiving development approval per year. Approximately 135 homes were approved over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, with an additional 13 approved so far in FY-26. On average, each dwelling accommodated about 2.8 new residents annually during these years, indicating healthy demand that supports property values.

New homes are constructed at an average value of $1,088,000, targeting the premium market segment with higher-end properties. In this financial year, around $9.1 million in commercial approvals have been registered, demonstrating Anglesea's primarily residential nature. Compared to Rest of Vic., Anglesea records roughly half the building activity per person while ranking among the 79th percentile nationally when assessed areas are considered.

New building activity predominantly consists of detached houses (93.0%) with a smaller proportion of medium and high-density housing (7.0%), maintaining the area's traditional low density character focused on family homes appealing to those seeking space. The location has approximately 142 people per dwelling approval, indicating a low density market. Population forecasts indicate Anglesea will gain around 49 residents through to 2041, based on the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. With current construction levels, housing supply should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Anglesea has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally

AreaSearch identified seven projects that could impact the area significantly. Key projects include the Anglesea Community and Health Hub Precinct Plan, Eden Project Anglesea, Anglesea Mine Rehabilitation and Closure Plan, and Anglesea Kindergarten Infrastructure Planning Project. The following list details those likely to be most relevant.

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The employment environment in Anglesea shows above-average strength when compared nationally

Anglesea has a highly educated workforce with professional services well represented. Its unemployment rate is 2.7%, as per AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. As of December 2025, 1,542 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 1.0% below Regional Vic.'s rate of 3.7%.

Workforce participation in Anglesea stands at 56.8%, compared to Regional Vic.'s 61.0%. A significant 35.4% of residents work from home, as per Census responses. Leading employment industries include health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction. Notably, professional & technical services have employment levels at 2.2 times the regional average.

Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing show lower representation at 1.0%. The area may offer limited local employment opportunities, indicated by Census working population vs resident population count. Between December 2024 and November 2025, labour force decreased by 1.4% while employment declined by 1.7%, causing unemployment to rise by 0.2 percentage points. In contrast, Regional Vic.'s employment contracted by 0.6%, labour force fell by 0.7%, and unemployment fell by 0.1%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Anglesea's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.9% over five years and 14.0% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows that income in Anglesea is above the national average. The median income is $44,098 and the average income stands at $74,376. This contrasts with Regional Vic.'s figures of a median income of $50,954 and an average income of $62,728. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, current estimates for March 2026 would be approximately $48,340 (median) and $81,531 (average). Census data reveals that household, family, and personal incomes in Anglesea cluster around the 53rd percentile nationally. Income brackets indicate that the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket dominates with 30.5% of residents (967 people), aligning with the broader area where this cohort likewise represents 30.3%. After housing costs, residents retain 87.5% of income, reflecting strong purchasing power. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile.

Anglesea is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Anglesea's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 92.4% houses and 7.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Regional Vic.'s 90.1% houses and 9.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Anglesea was at 54.1%, with mortgaged dwellings at 27.4% and rented ones at 18.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,167, higher than Regional Vic.'s average of $1,863. Median weekly rent in Anglesea was $405, compared to Regional Vic.'s $285. Nationally, Anglesea's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents exceeded the national figure of $375.

Anglesea has a typical household mix, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 68.5% of all households, including 23.3% couples with children, 39.2% couples without children, and 5.8% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 31.5%, with lone person households at 28.3% and group households comprising 3.0%. The median household size is 2.2 people, which is smaller than the Regional Vic. average of 2.4.

Anglesea shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

Anglesea's educational attainment exceeds broader standards significantly. Among residents aged 15+, 44.3% have university qualifications compared to 21.7% in Rest of Vic. and 28.6% in SA4 region. This educational advantage positions the area favourably for knowledge-based opportunities, with bachelor degrees leading at 28.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (10.8%) and graduate diplomas (5.5%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 30.9% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (13.4%) and certificates (17.5%).

Notably, a substantial 24.1% of the population is actively pursuing formal education, including 7.6% in primary education, 6.3% in secondary education, and 5.1% pursuing tertiary education.

Transport servicing is very low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Anglesea has five active public transport stops. These are served by two routes offering a total of 75 weekly passenger trips. Transport access is limited with residents typically living 641 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward daily using cars (89%), while 6% walk. On average, there are 1.5 vehicles per dwelling. According to the 2021 Census, 35.4% of residents work from home, possibly due to COVID-19 conditions.

Service frequency averages ten trips per day across all routes, equating to about fifteen weekly trips per individual stop.

Anglesea's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with younger cohorts in particular seeing very low prevalence of common health conditions

AreaSearch's assessment shows excellent health outcomes in Anglesea. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are low, especially among younger cohorts.

Private health cover is high at approximately 56% of the total population (around 1,782 people), compared to 50.5% across Regional Vic. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (9.9%) and mental health issues (7.8%). A significant majority, 66.4%, report no medical ailments, compared to 63.4% in Regional Vic. Health outcomes for those under 65 are better than average. Anglesea has a higher proportion of residents aged 65 and over at 35.3% (1,119 people), compared to 23.9% in Regional Vic. While health outcomes among seniors are strong, they rank lower nationally than those of the broader population.

Anglesea is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics

Anglesea had a cultural diversity below average, with 89.4% of its population born in Australia, 92.0% being citizens, and 96.4% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the main religion, comprising 40.1%. Judaism had no representation (0.0%) compared to Regional Vic's 0.1%.

The top three ancestry groups were English (31.4%), Australian (28.5%), and Irish (13.0%). Notably, Scottish was overrepresented at 11.3% versus regional 8.8%, French at 0.6% versus 0.3%, and Hungarian at 0.3% versus 0.2%.

Anglesea ranks among the oldest 10% of areas nationwide

The median age in Anglesea is 54 years, which is significantly higher than Regional Victoria's average of 43 years and considerably older than the national norm of 38 years. Compared to Regional Victoria's average, the proportion of people aged 65-74 years is notably higher in Anglesea at 20.0%, while those aged 15-24 years are under-represented at 7.3%. This over-representation of the 65-74 age group is well above the national average of 9.4%. Between the 2021 Census and the present, the proportion of people aged 35 to 44 years has increased from 10.4% to 12.4%, while those aged 75 to 84 years have risen from 9.6% to 11.6%. Conversely, the proportion of people aged 45 to 54 years has declined from 11.3% to 9.6%, and those aged 55 to 64 years have decreased from 17.0% to 15.4%. By 2041, Anglesea is expected to see notable shifts in its age composition, with the 25-34 age cohort projected to grow steadily by 49 people (20%), from 250 to 300. Conversely, population declines are projected for those aged 15-24 years and 65-74 years.